Chapter 4

Here's the next installment, please remember this is a work of fiction so any events or actions that take place are not real and would probably not happen in real life.

As Callen turned back to face the room he could sense someone approaching his position. Sure enough a couple of attractive woman in business suits had settled in beside him at the bar. Even though they appeared to be deep in conversation with each other he could feel their eyes checking him out. Deciding to make it easy for them he turned completely around and leaned back against the bar.

"Excuse me but could you pass me that bowl of nuts over our bowl is empty." The woman in the charcoal grey suit and royal blue blouse made the first move after pouring the nuts from her bowl into her purse discreetly.

"No problem it's my pleasure to be of service." He passed over the nuts and took another sip of beer and wondered how big a mess her purse would be from the nuts.

"So I haven't seen you here before are you new in this area?" She had taken her jacket off and hung it over the purse full of nuts. Wow he couldn't get over the nut trick; it seemed a little extreme for a conservation starter.

"No I've just been busy and haven't had a chance to check this place out. How about you ladies do you come here often? "Wasn't that a witty come back he had better step up his game or Deeks would leave him in the dust. Sam would never let him live it down if that happened.

"We come here a couple of times a week to burn off stress from the office and have a couple of drinks. It's a nice place and there aren't any creeps here. I'm Lorna and my friend is Jayne."

"Well I'm glad to know I'm at a good place and don't have to worry about getting my butt kicked by any jerks." He could hear Hetty snort in his ear at that one. "My name is Richard."

Callen made small talk with both of the women making sure to give them both equal attentions. No way was he going to referee a cat fight.

"So you ladies both work around here? Doing what might I ask?"

"We both work for the same company, I'm in personnel and Jayne is in accounting. How about you Richard what do you do?"

"Nothing too exciting I'm afraid, I work in construction most recently for Hanna Construction. Have you heard of them?" He could see the look on Sam's face in his mind.

"Doesn't sound familiar; tell us what kind of buildings do you construct?" Jayne had started asking the questions now while Lorna just sat and watched. "You do look like you're in good shape."

"Actually we specialize in demolition taking down buildings that have outlived there usefulness." I wonder how many buildings we've caused to be blown up or burned to the ground.

Jayne leaned past her friend and gave him a once over licking her lips as she took in the blue eyes, muscular body and bad boy attitude. The image of shoving her friend to the floor as she crawled along the bar to taste those plump lips shot thru her mind before she remembered where they were and sat back with a heavy sigh. She decided it was time to leave before she drank enough to make her do something crazy.

"Come on Lorna I need to get going. It was real nice meeting you Richard but work comes early tomorrow." Standing up and straightening her black slacks Jayne walked over and handed Callen her card. "I know there's not a chance in hell you will but here's my card if you want to get together some time."

Grabbing her friend's purse she pulled out one of Lorna's cards shaking a nut off and gave it to him also. "Here's my friends card if you prefer her type to mine or if you want to go hog wild maybe all three of us can take a walk on the wild side." With that both women walked towards the exit before turning to take one last look before leaving.

"Well Mr. Callen that was quite unexpected wasn't it? Now why don't you take a walk thru the bar and see what other fish you can reel in. It will also give Mr. Deeks a chance to catch-up as the score is 4 for you and 2 for him."

"I have to tell you women did not behave this way when I was single." Sam had almost choked on his beer after Jayne had propositioned Callen for a threesome. "It's that damm shirt I told you how women acted when he wore it. Can we please burn the thing after we're done?"

"Come now Mr. Hanna why would one do such thing? If that shirt is truly what's causing the attention Mr. Callen is getting it could be quite useful in the future. Why look at what's happening as he passes thru the room."

Following Hetty's orders Callen stood up stretched his shoulders and walked towards the restroom. He was totally unaware of the number of women that stopped what they were doing to watch him walk by. As he entered the hallway to the restrooms there was a flurry of activity behind him as a number of women fluffed their hair applied lipstick or touched up eye makeup in anticipation of his return.

Deeks stared in awe at the attention the senior agent generated just walking thru the room. How the hell does he do that? All he did was walk sedately thru the room; he didn't strut or make any effort to gain attention. I have never seen anyone get that much attention just for going to the bathroom I wonder what would happen if he was really trying to impress someone. Hell I might as well just turn in my mancard and go home.

"Ah Mr. Deeks don't look so despondent there have been quite a few young ladies looking your way as well. Please have Miss Blye take her leave and rejoin us here at the table so your fans may approach."

Turning to look at his partner Deeks kissed her on the cheek "It was nice catching up with you Fern, I hope things turn out well for you." He wanted to make sure that anyone paying attention would get the message that whatever had been going on with the two of them was over."

After Kensi left him alone at the bar Deeks put on a sad smile and once again looked out at the other patrons of the bar his eye falling on an athletic looking blonde. When she looked up he smiled and made eye contact asking for permission to join her with a tilt of his head. She nodded ok and waited for him to join her.

"Now that was a smooth move; not to obvious but definitely displaying interest." Nell had been watching Marty while Callen was out of the way. "He does have a way about him doesn't he?"

"It's the all American surfer look" commented Sam "Deeks gives the impression of being easy going and uncomplicated, it's what some women are looking for. They don't want the danger and excitement that goes with the bad boy vibe that comes off of Callen."

"That is quite the astute observation Mr. Hanna, have you been studying this subject long?"

Sam gave a big sigh "No Hetty I haven't studied anything I've just spent an incredible amount of time with G and have witnessed the effect he has on women."

So I realize I'm kind of biased about Callen but I just can't help it. Thanks to everyone for the reviews and I hope you continue to enjoy my ramblings.